{
  "id": 10513001,
  "title": "Over 50 Lakh Clay Lamps Ready In MP’s Bagh As Diwali Demand Surges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/over-50-lakh-clay-lamps-ready-in-mps-bagh-as-diwali-demand-surges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T18:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/over-50-lakh-clay-lamps-ready-in-mps-bagh-as-diwali-demand-surges"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bagh, a city in Madhya Pradesh, is witnessing a surge in demand for clay lamps as the festive season approaches. The Kumbhar community, traditionally engaged in making clay lamps and Karva Chauth urns, is ramping up production at over 40 locations in the city. However, the new generation of Kumbhar families is facing financial challenges due to increased costs of clay, labor, and transportation. To address this, over 20 young members of the community have benefited from the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana, receiving a loan of Rs 1 lakh and an electronic wheel to ease their burden. Despite the changing times, clay lamps continue to be a vital part of Diwali celebrations in every household. The lamps produced in Bagh are being sent to neighboring districts like Mandsaur and Neemuch, with a high demand also coming from outside the region. The recent clear weather has further boosted production, as lamps require drying and baking in a furnace after manufacture. Families involved in this traditional craft are expressing satisfaction with the support they received through the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana.",
  "summary": "Bagh (Madhya Pradesh): Families from the Kumbhar community in Bagh are currently making clay lamps and Karva Chauth urns on a large scale. In anticipation of the upcoming festive season, lamps and urns are being made at more than 40 locations in the city. However, a large number of lamps are being made for Diwali. Previously, members of the Kumbhar community used to make clay lamps and urns using…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}